Jackfruit vs. Cucumber

Nutrition comparison of Jackfruit and Cucumber


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of jackfruit versus cucumber (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in jackfruit and cucumber:

  • Cucumber has 5.4 times less carbohydrates than jackfruit.
  • Cucumber has signficantly less calories than jackfruit.
  • Cucumber has signficantly less sugar than jackfruit.
  • Jackfruit has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Jackfruit is a great source of Vitamin C.
  • Jackfruit is an excellent source of potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of jackfruit and cucumber is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Jackfruit (Jackfruit, raw) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Cucumber has signficantly less calories than jackfruit - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and jackfruit has 95 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, jackfruit is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to cucumber for fat. Jackfruit has a macronutrient ratio of 7:88:5 and for cucumber, 16:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Jackfruit Cucumber
Protein 7% 16%
Carbohydrates 88% 80%
Fat 5% 5%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Cucumber has 5.4 times less carbohydrates than jackfruit - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and jackfruit has 23.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Jackfruit has 200% more dietary fiber than cucumber - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and jackfruit has 1.5g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Cucumber has signficantly less sugar than jackfruit - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and jackfruit has 19.1g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Cucumber and jackfruit contain similar amounts of protein - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and jackfruit has 1.7g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both cucumber and jackfruit are low in saturated fat - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.2g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Jackfruit is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 389% more Vitamin C than cucumber - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and jackfruit has 13.7mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Cucumber and jackfruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and jackfruit has 5ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Cucumber and jackfruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.34mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Cucumber has more Vitamin K than jackfruit - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and jackfruit does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Jackfruit has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both jackfruit and cucumber contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.

Jackfruit Cucumber
Thiamin 0.105 MG 0.027 MG
Riboflavin 0.055 MG 0.033 MG
Niacin 0.92 MG 0.098 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.235 MG 0.259 MG
Vitamin B6 0.329 MG 0.04 MG
Folate 24 UG 7 UG

Minerals

calcium

Cucumber and jackfruit contain similar amounts of calcium - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and jackfruit has 24mg of calcium.

iron

Cucumber and jackfruit contain similar amounts of iron - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.23mg of iron.

potassium

Jackfruit is an excellent source of potassium and it has 205% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and jackfruit has 448mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

carotenoids

Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]

For specific types of carotenoids, both jackfruit and cucumber contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.

Jackfruit Cucumber
beta-carotene 61 UG 45 UG
alpha-carotene 6 UG 11 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 157 UG 23 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, jackfruit has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cucumber per 100 grams.

Jackfruit Cucumber
alpha linoleic acid 0.079 G 0.005 G
Total 0.079 G 0.005 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both jackfruit and cucumber contain small amounts of linoleic acid.

Jackfruit Cucumber
other omega 6 0.004 G ~
linoleic acid 0.015 G 0.028 G
Total 0.019 G 0.028 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Jackfruit or Cucumber .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Jackfruit (Jackfruit, raw) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) .

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FAQ

Does cucumber or jackfruit contain more calories in 100 grams?
Cucumber has signficantly less calories than jackfruit - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and jackfruit has 95 calories.

Does cucumber or jackfruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cucumber has 5.4 times fewer carbohydrates than jackfruit - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and jackfruit has 23.3g of carbohydrates.

Does cucumber or jackfruit contain more potassium?
Jackfruit is a rich source of potassium and it has 210% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium in 100 grams and jackfruit has 448mg of potassium.